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WNBA guard DiJonai Carrington accuses ex NaLyssa Smith

Published 26 July 2026

Chicago Sky guard DiJonai Carrington publicly accused her former longtime girlfriend, Las Vegas Aces forward NaLyssa Smith, of infidelity with multiple fellow WNBA players, sparking widespread discussion across social media during the league's All-Star weekend. The allegations, posted on Threads on July 26, 2026, named players Deja Kelly and Aaliyah Nye and claimed there were others involved.

Carrington's post, framed as a response to online jokes, read, "Since mfs wanna be funny today ima be hilarious! yes, nalyssa cheated on me with Deja Kelly and Aaliyah Nye many more." Screenshots of the message quickly circulated, drawing significant attention given the couple's high-profile relationship, which began when they were teammates at Baylor University in 2020 and continued into their professional careers.

The public accusation presents a stark contrast to the narrative surrounding their breakup in late 2025. At that time, Carrington had described the split as amicable, stating they had simply "grew in different directions" and that it was "on good terms." The new claims suggest the relationship ended under more difficult circumstances. As of July 26, Smith, Kelly, and Nye had not...

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